Every craft on jpmono is sold on Amazon Japan (amazon.co.jp) and shipped to you through Amazon Global, Amazon’s official international service. You order on Amazon — not on us — and Amazon estimates any customs/import fees up front and clears customs for you.
How it works
Step by step
Open the item from our guide
Click the “Check price on Amazon Japan” button in any jpmono article. It takes you straight to that product on amazon.co.jp.
Switch the site to English
On amazon.co.jp, use the language switch (🌐 / “EN”) near the top. The whole checkout works in English.
Sign in (your Amazon account works)
Sign in with your existing Amazon account, or create one in a minute. The same email works across Amazon sites.
Set your delivery address abroad
Add your address in the US, France or another supported country. Amazon then shows only what can reach you and recalculates the total.
Confirm the all-in total
Before you pay, Amazon shows the item price, international shipping and an Import Fees Deposit (estimated customs/duty/VAT). That is the full landed cost.
Pay and track
Pay in JPY with an international card. You get tracking, Amazon handles customs, and refunds the difference if the actual import fees are lower.
United States vs. France — what to expect
| 🇺🇸 United States | 🇫🇷 France (EU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ships from Amazon Japan | Yes (Amazon Global) | Yes (Amazon Global) |
| Import duty / tax | Often none under ~$800 (US de-minimis); above that, duties may apply. | Import VAT (~20%) applies to every order — no EU low-value exemption. Amazon collects it at checkout. |
| Who handles customs | Amazon (Import Fees Deposit) | Amazon (Import Fees Deposit) |
| You pay in | JPY (card converts to USD) | JPY (card converts to EUR) |
| Typical delivery | About 1–2 weeks | About 1–2 weeks |
Good to know
Will my card work?
Major international Visa / Mastercard / Amex work on amazon.co.jp. Your bank converts JPY at the daily rate (a small FX fee may apply).
Are the prices exact?
Prices are shown in ¥ with an approximate conversion. The yen amount is what you pay; the live total is always confirmed on Amazon before you order.
What if an item can’t ship to me?
Some third-party items are Japan-only. Then Amazon simply won’t offer your country at checkout — pick another piece; most crafts we feature ship worldwide.
Can I return it?
Amazon Global orders follow Amazon Japan’s return policy. Cross-border returns can be slower, so check the listing’s terms before higher-value buys.
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